I took my two baby brothers to their first proper rock show last night. American Authors and The Mowglis at the Crofoot in Pontiac, Mi. A family friend actually knows the lead singer of A.A.'s mom, so we actually got to go hang out with them after the show. My little brothers got a signed shirt and drumsticks, I got my acoustic signed by the whole band. Really cool, down to earth dudes. As an older sibling, and someone who has been going to shows for a few years, it was so cool to see my little brothers enjoying the vibe. Also, my youngest brother has been an American Authors fan for a while now, listens to them daily, and he was so starstruck when we met the band he couldn't say much more than 'Hi. Great show.' Sometimes it's ok to meet your heroes.

Also, total braggadocios moment, when I took my guitar out of it's case to have it signed one of the roadies told me I should play a little bit. I obliged the guy, it was a big room with lots of busy people in it, I didn't think anyone would actually be listening other than the roadie. A couple of girls standing around started clapping/singing along as I got into the verse of 'Too Close' by Alex Clare, but I didn't think anyone was really listening. I finished and turned around to grab my little brothers to see the entire room had been listening! And then a bunch of rock stars told me that I'm a kickass singer, and that yes, those groupies were totally eye-fucking me. I don't think I've ever had my ego stroked so vigorously.